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Weather & Climate in Scofield, UT

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Scofield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 225.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 7,722 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,722 ft (2,354 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates39.7198°N, 111.1623°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySanpete County County
Nearest AirportCarbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 225.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.0 / 100
Community Resilience52.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

677 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Mar 18, 2020 5 km NNE of Magna, Utah M5.7 139 km 12 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.6 139 km 9 km
Mar 18, 2020 5 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.6 138 km 11 km
Jun 24, 1992 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah M4.3 109 km 5 km
Apr 17, 2003 6 km SSW of Levan, Utah M4.2 66 km 1 km
Apr 16, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 136 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2020 4 km NE of Magna, Utah M4.2 136 km 9 km
Mar 16, 1992 6 km S of Herriman, Utah M4.2 111 km 12 km
Jul 19, 2001 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah M4.2 114 km 7 km
Mar 18, 2020 1 km NNW of Magna, Utah M4.2 137 km 9 km
Jun 29, 2014 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah M4.2 39 km 9 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km N of Helper, Utah M4.2 27 km -3 km
May 25, 2016 15 km NNE of Tabiona, Utah M4.0 96 km 16 km
Mar 18, 2020 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah M4.0 138 km 7 km
Apr 7, 1990 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M4.0 148 km 11 km
Mar 18, 2020 4 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.9 138 km 9 km
Mar 23, 2020 8 km NNE of Magna, Utah M3.9 140 km 10 km
May 1, 2025 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah M3.9 68 km 14 km
Jan 6, 1996 15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah M3.9 70 km 6 km
Mar 18, 2020 6 km NE of Magna, Utah M3.9 138 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

26 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 11, 1993 EF3 92 km 17.0 mi 0
Jun 19, 2022 EF2 40 km 2.1 mi 0
Sep 8, 2002 EF2 64 km 2.7 mi 0
Nov 2, 1967 EF2 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 1955 EF2 79 km 2.7 mi 0
Dec 2, 1970 EF1 84 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 1966 EF1 60 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 9, 1965 EF1 80 km 0.4 mi 0
Aug 28, 1964 EF1 86 km 0.1 mi 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 47 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 7, 2013 EF0 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 26, 2010 EF0 41 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 25, 2005 EF0 28 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF0 72 km 0.5 mi 0
May 30, 2005 EF0 92 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 9, 2003 EF0 61 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 12, 2002 EF0 53 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 8, 2002 EF0 87 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF0 25 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 2001 EF0 32 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Black Rock Desert Volcanic field 1,800 m (5,906 ft) 1290 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH) (161,203 acres, 1996).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1996 LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH) 161,203 89 km
2012 CLAY SPRINGS 107,391 99 km
2018 POLE CREEK 102,426 43 km
2020 CANAL 74,897 94 km
2018 DOLLAR RIDGE 69,817 50 km
1999 RAILROAD 64,598 93 km
2012 WOOD HOLLOW 46,763 33 km
2012 SEELEY 44,626 17 km
2018 COAL HOLLOW 30,239 26 km
2000 OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST) 28,774 72 km
1996 LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON) 28,159 91 km
2007 SALT CREEK 26,924 44 km
2018 BALD MOUNTAIN 21,016 51 km
1996 LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE) 18,360 68 km
2018 TRAIL MOUNTAIN 18,342 35 km
2005 WEST GILSON 15,483 96 km
2000 OLDROYD COMPLEX (BROAD) 15,208 88 km
2020 KNOLLS 12,948 85 km
2021 BEAR 12,660 21 km
2017 TANK HOLLOW 11,003 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
October 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
December 20°F (-6°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Scofield has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and April the driest (1.0").

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